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How To Reach Pullumedu

Thekkady, Kerala, India
Pullumedu, meaning "green meadow" in the local language, is a beautiful and serene spot situated deep within the forests of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, close to the famous Sabarimala hill temple. The area is characterized by rolling hills covered in lush green, velvety savanna-like grasslands (known locally as Vistaram or Shola grasslands), interspersed with patches of shola forests. Due to its strategic location, it offers magnificent views of the adjacent areas, including the distant Periyar River valley and the slopes leading up to the Sabarimala temple. The high-altitude, open nature of the landscape provides a dramatic contrast to the dense forests elsewhere in the reserve. Access to Pullumedu is strictly controlled by the Forest Department as it falls under the sensitive core zone of the tiger reserve and is near a significant religious pilgrimage route. Visitors typically require a special permit, and entry is often restricted to specific eco-tourism programs, such as escorted trekking or jeep safaris managed directly by the Kerala Forest Department. This restriction maintains its pristine beauty and protects the fragile ecosystem from over-tourism.

How to Reach

By Air, Train, and Main Road: Same as Elephant Junction and Chellarkovil to reach Thekkady (Kumily) town.

By Local Transport (Restricted Access): The final journey to Pullumedu is not possible via public local transport like auto-rickshaws or general taxis.

Mandatory Forest Vehicle/Guide: Access is only granted through official, forest-department-approved vehicles or as part of a guided trekking group leaving from the Periyar Tiger Reserve check-post near Kumily. Visitors must be escorted at all times. The route involves a long drive/trek through rough, restricted forest roads. No private vehicle is allowed beyond the check-post without special, high-level permission.

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